Takeda

Senior Architect

India · Work style not stated · Full time

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EmployerTakeda
LocationIndia
Work styleWork style not stated
Employment typeFull time
Employer posted29 Sep 2026

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Job Description

OBJECTIVES/PURPOSE

· Provide advanced Architectural Engineering expertise supporting pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities and engineering activities across the project lifecycle.

· Develop and review architectural concepts, facility layouts, cleanroom designs, and building solutions that support GMP, quality, regulatory, safety, sustainability, and business requirements.

· Support the Head of CSA in maintaining technical excellence, standardization, and discipline performance.

· Drive innovation, sustainability, and continuous improvement through digital and data-driven engineering practices.

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Accountabilities

Architectural Expertise & Design Support

Provide advanced technical expertise for architectural engineering and facility planning activities.
Support facility concepts, space planning, cleanroom enclosure strategies, and architectural design reviews.
Ensure building layouts support operational efficiency, GMP requirements, personnel and material flows, and future flexibility.
Coordinate interfaces with Process Engineering, Process Architecture, Laboratory Engineering, Facilities & Utilities, Automation Design, and Design Delivery teams.

Technical Leadership

Perform technical reviews and quality checks of architectural deliverables.
Support technical decision-making and problem resolution.
Mentor and coach Architectural Engineers.
Support development and implementation of architectural standards, templates, and best practices.

Quality, Compliance & Governance

Ensure designs align with GMP requirements, Takeda standards, and applicable industry regulations.
Ensure compliance with building codes, life safety requirements, cleanroom requirements, accessibility standards, and architectural best practices.
Participate in risk assessments, audits, governance activities, and lessons learned programs.
Support compliance and inspection readiness activities.

Innovation & Continuous Improvement

Promote sustainable building design, digital engineering, BIM, and data-driven decision making.
Identify opportunities to improve building performance, user experience, sustainability, flexibility, and engineering quality.
Support standardization and reuse of architectural solutions.
Contribute to development of standards, templates, and best practices.

EDUCATION, BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Architectural Engineering, or related discipline.
Master's Degree preferred.

Experience

7+ years of architectural engineering experience within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, healthcare, laboratory, or regulated industries.
Experience supporting GMP manufacturing facilities and laboratories.
Experience working within multidisciplinary engineering organizations.
Experience across Concept, FEED, Detailed Design, and Construction Support phases.

Behavioural Competencies

Technical leadership and coaching.
Collaboration and stakeholder management.
Analytical thinking and problem solving.
Continuous improvement mindset.
Innovation and sustainability mindset.
Strong communication skills.

Technical Skills

Architectural Design and Facility Planning.
GMP Facility Design.
Cleanroom Design and Architectural Enclosures.
Laboratory Planning Interfaces.
Building Codes and Life Safety Requirements.
Sustainable Building Design.
Building Information Modelling (BIM).
Pharmaceutical Facility Design Standards.

Locations

IND - Bengaluru

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

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